Tracing the Evolution of Autism Mathematics Learning
A Bibliometric Analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6005692 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Pei Sun Ang (0009-0002-7796-4775), Pearl Monette C Ang, Siti Mistima Maat (0000-0002-5507-9081), Roslinda Rosli (0000-0001-7962-8420) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 961-979 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal of Educational Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1474-9041 • E-ISSN: 2165-8714 |
| Publisher | Eurasian Society of Educational Research (PUBLISHER • NL) |
| DOI | 10.12973/eu-jer.14.3.961 |
| OpenAlex | W4411874576 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 58 |
This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric and content analysis of research on autism and mathematics learning from 2010 to 2024. A total of 131 peer-reviewed articles were retrieved from the Web of Science (WoS) database using keywords such as autism, mathematics, learning, and intervention. Bibliometric analysis was conducted to quantitatively examine publication trends, leading authors, contributing countries, and co-authorship networks, offering a macroscopic overview of the field’s evolution. Visualisations generated using VOSviewer further illustrated keyword co-occurrence and thematic clustering. Complementing this, content analysis provided a qualitative synthesis of research themes and conceptual progressions across the literature. The findings revealed a clear thematic evolution. Early research (2010–2015) predominantly focused on behavioural interventions, structured instructional approaches, and basic numeracy development. Mid-phase studies (2016–2020) introduced inclusive pedagogies, social-emotional considerations, and differentiated instruction. Recent research (2021–2024) has shifted towards personalised, technology-enhanced instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and the integration of digital tools in mathematics education. Despite this growth, several gaps remain. Research remains limited in addressing cross-cultural diversity, long-term evaluations of digital interventions, and the adaptation of pedagogies in underrepresented regions. This study emphasises the need for future research to explore culturally responsive frameworks, the sustainability of technology uses, and equity in mathematics education for autistic learners
Autism · Developmental psychology · Mathematics education · Tracing · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Development and Digital Technology · Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills · Computer Science · Psychology
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